Part 1: Phuket - Airport, Marriott, Turtle Village

2 October 2009 - Friday

Flew to KL through Air Asia during late evening.


3 October 2009 - Saturday
Early morning, flew from KL to Phuket. Arrived in Phuket feeling excited!

First view

We booked the hotel transport service (1300 Baht for a van). On the way we stopped by at a mini market to buy some daily food like eggs, salt, rice, etc for our one week stay ahead!

When I reached the entrance of the hotel, I was shocked! I know I'm staying in Marriott but somehow it didnt occur to me that it's THE Marriott. Noob me~

The moment we reached, we were given a necklace made of real Orchid flower. Makes us feel ala hawaii!

The orchid necklace

Left: The waiting area at the reception
Right: The reception

So this one week ahead, my family and I are going to stay in Marriott Vacation Club. We prefer the apartment style concept, rather than hotel style in JW Marriott. It's more homey. =)

And the moment we went into our room... OMG! *stunned*

Living room and dining area


Kitchen area


Fully equipped with rice cooker, toaster, juice blender, coffee mixer, water boiler, pots & pans, cooking utensils, coasters, plates & bowls, a set of teapot & teacups, microwave, cheese grater, peeler, wine opener, etc.


2nd Bedroom - Two Twin Beds (with 4 big pillows each, 1 small pillow, 1 small bolster, 1 down comforter), LCD tv

Tissue folded like a rose
Towel folded like an elephant
Toilet paper folded like a fan


1st bedroom - 1 king sized bed (6 big pillows, 1 small pillow, 1 small bolster, down comforter), LCD tv with DVD player


The main toilet is HUGE!! as big as the 1st bedroom
Bathtub with two basins

Shower, toilet and a washing room complete with washing machine, dryer, iron & board. Even detergent is provided!

Balcony


The view from the balcony

After having a rest, we went to walk around the hotel and take some pictures.

Random garden

Swimming pool with jacuzzi surrounding the plant


Left: Suntan area
Right: Kid's room

After that we went over to Turtle Village, located directly next to the hotel to have a look at what restaurants and shops are available there.

Turtle fountain

Then we took the buggy service to the JW Marriott Hotel and Spa.

JW Marriott waiting area & reception

Left: A big pond in the middle of the lobby.
Right: Performance in the pond during sunset


Another pond at the lower level

Swimming pool overlooking the beach

Jacuzzi and restaurant by the pool

The beach

We did not hang out that day. Just visited all round the hotel taking pictures.

And since it was Lantern Festival according to the Chinese calendar, we had a small celebrating by eating mooncakes and drinking chinese tea.

That was how day 1 in Phuket started!

***to be continued***